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On this page, I have a list of words and sayings that are used in Islam and their
definitions. This dictionary is a compilation of three works, one by the The MSA Homepage at UH
a second by Muttaqun OnLine Islamic Dictionary
and the third is at Welcome to Fatwa-Online.
It you don't see a term listed, check one of the sites listed and they may have
it or e-mail me and I will be happy to look it up and add it.
| Aakhirah |
the hereafter. |
| `Aalim (pl. Ulammaa) |
learned religious scholar |
| Aameen |
literally means "Oh, Allah!
accept our invocations. |
| `Aahooraa |
the 10th day of Muhrram (the
first month of the Islamic calendar. |
| `Abd |
a male slave/servant. |
| Abrar |
Pious and righteous. |
| Adaalah |
justice, uprightness of
character. |
| Adhan |
the call to prayer pronounced
loudly to indicate that the time of prayer has entered. |
| `Adl |
justice, uprightness of
character |
| `Adn |
Paradise |
| Ahad |
solitary Hadith, report by a
single person or by odd individuals. |
| Ahkam |
"Orders. According to
Islamic law, there are five kinds of orders:
- Compulsory (Wajib)
- Order without Obligation (Mustahab)
- Forbidden (Muharram)
- Disliked but not forbidden (Makruh)
- Legal and allowed (Halal)
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| Ahul-Kittab (People of the Book) |
term used collectively to refer
to the Jews and Christians, to whom the Tawrat (Torah) and the Injeel
(Bible) were revealed respectively. |
| `Alamin |
Mankind, jinns and all that
exists |
| Al-Kabaa.ir |
the major sins. |
| Allah |
the Creator of the
Universe. Allah (subhannahu wa ta'aala) is singular and is not human
nor part of a Trinity as in Christianity. |
| Allahu Akbar |
literally means "Allah is
the Greatest" |
| Allahul-Musta'aan |
literally means "Allah's
assistance is sought |
| Al-Hamdu-lillaah |
literally means "All Praise
be to Allah" |
| Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa |
the masjid in Al-Quds
(Jerusalem), which is the holiest masjid in Islam. |
| Al-Masjid An-Nabawee |
the Prophet's masjid in Madinah,
which is the second holiest masjid in Islam |
| Al-Masjid Al-Haram |
the grand masjid in Mecca, which
is the holiest masjid in Islam |
| `Amah |
female slave/servant |
| `Amal |
act, practice, precedent |
| Amr (pl. Awaamir, Umoor) |
command, matter, affair |
| A' oothu Billaahe min-ash-Shaytaanir
Rajeem |
literally means "I beseech
Allah in seeking refuge from Shaitan the outcast" |
| `Aqeedah |
creed, belief, way of thinking |
| `Aqeeqah |
the sacrificing of two sheep for
a boy or one sheep for a girl on the occasion of their birth, as a token
of gratitude to Allah for his favors |
| Aql |
intellect, rationality, reason |
| Arafah (pl Arafaat) |
the open plains south-east of
Makkah where the pilgrims gather on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah as per the
rites of the Hajj |
| Asl (pl. Usool) |
root, origin, source |
| Assalamu `Alaikum |
literally mean "peace be
unto you" It is the expression used by Muslims to greet each
other |
| `Asr, Salat al- |
late afternoon prayer. The third
of the five obligatory daily prayers |
| Astaghfi-rullaah |
literally means "I seek
forgiveness from Allah" |
| Athar (pl. Aathaar) |
deeds and precedents of the
Companions of the Prophet (sal-Allahu alayhe wa sallam) |
| Auliya |
Friends, protectors, helpers,
etc. |
| Awrah |
This is a reference to the
portions of a person's body that are to be covered and covered properly. |
| `Aya (pl. Ayaat) |
a section of the Qur'anic text
often referred to as a verse. It is also the smallest unit of
revelation |
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| Batille |
Falsehood |
| Baqee' |
the graveyard of the people of
Madinah, close to the Prophet's Masjid. A number of the Prophet's
(PBUH) wives and daughters are buried there, including many thousands of
his companions. |
| Bida'ah |
an innovation in the religion of
Islam. This is to be detested and rejected See page on Bida'ah |
| Bismilahir-Rahmanir-Raheem |
literally means "In the
name of Allah Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" |
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| Dajjaal |
great liar or deceiver,
The one-eyed beast popularly known as the Anti-Christ |
| Daleel (pl. Adillaah) |
proof, indication, evidence |
| Da'wah |
missionary work to invite all
people to worship Allah as one without associating any partners with Him,
in short - Islam |
| Dawat-us-salfiayyah |
literally means call of the
past, those who preceded us. this is the spreading of Islam in
accordance with Qur'an and Sunnah, recognizing the understanding of
the pious Salaf in this matter as being superior (more accurate)
than modern ideas and inventions, with an intention to avoid innovation in
ibaddah (worship) |
| Deen |
way of life, religion |
| Dhu Mahram |
A male whom a woman can never
marry because of close relationship (i.e. brother, father, uncle, etc.) or
her own husband |
| Dhuhr, Salat al- |
mid-day prayer. The second
of the five obligatory daily prayers. |
| Dhul-Hijjah |
twelfth month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Dhul-Qi'dah |
eleventh month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Diyah (pl. Diyaat) |
blood money (for wounds, killing
etc.) compensation paid by the killer to the relatives of the victim |
| Du'a |
supplication and invocation to
Allah (swt) |
| Dunya |
this world or life as opposed to
the Hereafter |
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| Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr |
These are the two Islamic
festivals. Eid al-Fitr occurs at the end of the month of Ramadan
(fasting) and Eid al-Adha occurs at the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage) |
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| Fajarah |
wicked evil doers |
| Fajr, Salat al- |
pre-dawn prayer. The first
of the five obligatory daily prayers. |
| Faqeeh (pl. Fuqaha) |
jurist, one who is learned in
fiqh |
| Faraa.id |
fixed share prescribed for
distribution of the wealth of the deceased amongst the relatives |
| Fardh |
obligatory, obligation (i.e. the
five daily prayers are considered fardh) |
| Fardh'ayn |
personal obligation |
| Fardh kaifayah |
collective obligation |
| Fasiqun |
rebellious, the disobedient to
Allah (swt) |
| Fatwa (pl Fatawa) |
legal ruling based upon the
Qur'an and the Sunnah, passed by a Scholar in response to a question. |
| Fiqh |
literally means the true
understanding of what is intended. See page on Fiqh |
| Fitnah |
Polytheism and to disbelieve
after one has believed in Allah, or a trial or a calamity, affliction or
to set up rivals in worship with Allah, etc. |
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| Ghaib |
unseen |
| Ghusl |
the complete ritual washing of
the body. It is required, for example, after sexual intercourse or
after a woman has completed her menses. |
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| Hadath Akbar |
the major impurity, i.e. after
sexual relations, or fluid discharge |
| Hadath Asghar |
them minor impurity, i.e.
passing wind, urine or stools |
| Hadd (pl. Hudood) |
limit, prescribed penalty |
| Hadith |
literally means
"sayings" and could refer to the recorded quotes of anyone.
Usually, it is the title given to the collection of recorded words,
actions and tacit approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which serve as
an explanation of the meaning of the Noble Qur'an. |
| Hajj |
the "major
pilgrimage". The once in a lifetime obligation (only if one
possesses the means) to pilgrimage to Makkah, made up of specified rites
performed between the 8th to the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah (eleventh month
of the Islamic year). It is one of the five pillars of Islam. |
| Halal |
permissible, lawful in Islam |
| Haram |
that which is unlawful/forbidden
in Islam |
| Hasan |
an acceptable Hadith although it
does not reach the level of authenticity of a Sahih Hadith. It is
still considered an authority in Islamic Law |
| Hayaa |
'modesty', 'self respect',
'bashfulness', 'honor', etc. It is of two kinds: good Hayaa - is to
be ashamed t commit a sin which Allah (swt) and His Messenger (PBUH) have
forbidden: Bad Hayaa - is to be ashamed to do that which Allah (swt)
and His Messenger (PBUH) have ordered. |
| Hijab |
a reference to the proper dress
of a Muslim woman which covers her completely. |
| Hijamah |
cupping. |
| Hijrah |
means migration, the Prophet
Muhammad Muhammad (PBUH) migration from Makkah to Medinah, signifying the
beginning of the Islamic calendar. |
| Hukum (pl. Ahkaam) |
law, value or ruling of Shariah |
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| Iblis |
a jinn and Shaitan (Satan) |
| Iddah |
the woman's waiting period
following dissolution of marriage either by death ( of her husband) or
divorce. |
| Ifadha, Tawarf al- |
the circumbulation of the Ka'bah
which is performed on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijah. It is one of the
pillars or essential acts of the Hajj |
| Iftar |
breaking the fast |
| Ihram |
the inviolable state of either
Hajj or Umrah. In this state one is not allowed to perform certain
acts that on another occasions are permissible |
| Ijmaa' |
consensus of opinion |
| Ijthaad |
the effort a jurist makes in
order to deduce the law, which is not self-evident, from its sources |
| Ikhtilaf |
jurist disagreement |
| Ilah |
deity, lord, god |
| Imam |
a religious scholar or one who
leads the congregational prayers. |
| Inshallah |
literally means "If Allah
wills" |
| Iqamah |
a call indication the prayer is
about to begin |
| Iqamat-as-Salat |
Offer prayers perfectly |
| `Isha, Salat al- |
night prayer. The fifth of the
obligatory five daily prayers. |
| Islam |
literally means "Total
submission to the Will of Allah" In this context, Islam is the only
religion recognized by Allah. Its message (There is none truly
worthy of worship except Allah) was the same Message delivered by all
Prophets. This divine religion was completed with revelations in the
form of the Nobel Qur'an given to the last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) |
| Istawa |
rose over - very important to
understand in context of the ayat |
| Istihadah |
This is the prolonged or
continuous flow of blood. A flow of blood outside of the normal
length of the monthly menses. See |
| Istikharah, Salat al- |
When a person has a choice
between doing a particular (permissible) act, he asks Allah (swt) to guide
him to that act if it is better for him, and to take him away from that
act if it is not good for him. This is done by performing two
rak'ahs of voluntary prayer and then making a special supplication
afterwards. |
| Istisqa, Salat al- |
the prayer invoking Allah (swt)
for rain. It is followed by the Khutbah |
| I'tikaaf |
seclusion in a Masjid for the
purpose of worshipping Allah only. commonly practiced during the
last ten days of Ramadan. |
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| Jahannam |
hell |
| Jahiliyyah |
extreme ignorance (jahl) and
disbelief. Often used to describe the era that preceded the
revelation of the Qur'an |
| Jama'ah (pl. Jama'aat) |
congregation, group, party |
| Jannabah |
the major state of impurity,
after having had sexual relations or sexual discharge through whatever
means. In this state ghusl is obligatory. If unable to do so
tayammum will suffice. |
| Jannah |
paradise |
| Jazaa-Kallallahu Khair |
literally means, "May Allah
reward you with good". |
| Jihad |
to strive hard, or to fight to
defend one's life, property, freedom and religion. It can also refer
to an attempt to free other people from oppression and tyranny.
Importantly, Islam strongly opposes kidnapping, terrorism, or hijacking
against civilian targets, even at the time of war. |
| Jilbab |
This is the outer cloak that
woman are commanded to wear in Surah al-Ahzab. It covers the woman's
entire body from her head to her feet. |
| Jinn |
living beings created from
fire. They can observe humans and all that is around them, however
the humans cannot see them. It is both the Jinn and the mankind to whom Muhammad (PBUH) was sent as the final Messenger. |
| Jizyah |
head tax imposed on all
non-Muslims living under the protection of an Islamic government. |
| Jumada al-Oolaa |
fifth month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Jumada ath-Thaniyah / al-Akhirah |
sixth month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Jumhoor |
dominant majority |
| Juma'ah Salat al- |
the Friday prayer performed in
juma'ah after the khutbah. This is in place of the Salat az-Zuhr |
| Junub |
a person in a state of
janabah |
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| Ka'ba |
the cubed looking structure in
Makkah toward which all Muslims turn in prayer. this is the first
house of worship built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Prophet
Ishmael (`alayhima as-salam) to glorify Allah |
| Kafir (pl. Kuffar, Kafiroon) |
literally means "one who
covers up the truth". It is used to refer to someone who is
made aware of the message of Islam but refuses to worship Allah
(SWT). Commonly known as a disbeliever |
| Kaffarah (pl. Kaffaraat) |
penance, expiation. |
| Kalam |
speech, often used as
abbreviation for `ilmul-kalam' which is theology and |
| Karahah |
abhorrence, abomination |
| Khabar (pl. Akhbar) |
news, report. Also used as
a synonym for Hadith |
| Khabith |
evil |
| Khas |
specific, a word or a text which
conveys a specific meaning |
| Khalifah |
the religious and political
leader of the Islamic state. |
| Khilafah |
the Islamic state. |
| Khusoof, Salat al- |
the two rak'ah prayer performed
on the occasion of the lunar eclipse |
| Khutbah |
a public sermon |
| Kufr |
disbelief |
| Kunyah |
nickname, commonly practiced
amongst the Arabs by calling a male Abu, i.e. father (of so and so); and a
female Umm, i.e. mother (of so and so). So for example Abu Abdullah
means father of Abdullah and likewise Umm Abdullah would mean mother of
Abdullah |
| Kuwwirat |
wound around and lost its light
and is overthrown |
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| La ilaha ill-Allah |
literally means,
"There is none truly worthy of worship except Allah |
| Labbayk Allahhuma
Labbayk |
literally means,
"Oh Allah! I respond to Your Call" |
| Laghw |
dirty, false, evil
vain talk |
| Laylatul-Qadar |
one of the odd last
ten nights of the month of Ramadan for which Allah prescribed the reward
for acts of worship being better/equivalent to 1,000 months (83 years and
4 months) |
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| Ma Sha-Allah |
literally means, "Whatever
Allah wishes", indicating a good omen. |
| Madhab Muthab |
Way, school of thought,
direction, manner, mode. A Muslim should not follow a madhab when it
contradicts clear proof in Qur'an and Sunnah. |
| Madinah |
the Holy city located in Saudi
Arabia, which was the first political center of Islam. The Prophet
Muhammad's (PBUH) grave and Masjid are located in this city. |
| Maghrib, Salat al- |
after sunset prayer. The
fourth of the obligatory five daily prayers. |
| Mahr |
bridal-money given by the
husband to the wife at the time of marriage. It is from the rights
of the wife. It strictly becomes the property of the wife to use as
she wishes. |
| Mahram |
A male, whom a woman can never
marry because of close relationship ( i.e. a brother, a father, an uncle
etc.); or her own husband. It is allowed for a woman to be alone
with such men, travel with them and so on. It can be used in
reference to a man's wife and all the women relatives within the
prohibited degrees, such as his mother, sisters and so forth. he is
allowed to be alone with such women, travel with them and so forth |
| Makkah |
the Holy city located in Saudi
Arabia where the Ka'bah is situated and to where millions of pilgrims come
to each year. |
| Makrooh |
not approved of , abominable,
reprehensible- however not sinful |
| Mandoob |
commendable. |
| Manhaj |
methodology |
| Mansookh |
abrogated, repealed. |
| Maqaam Ibrahim |
the stone upon which Ibrahim
stood whilst he and his son Ishmael built the Ka'bah |
| Marwah |
one of two mounts neighboring to
the east of al-Masjid al-Haraam. It is required to perform the sa'ee
between the two mounts seven times, (beginning at Safaa) during Hajj and
the `Umrah. |
| Mashoor |
well-known, widespread. |
| Masjid (pl. Masaajid) |
the Muslim's place of worship |
| Maula |
Lord, Helper, Protector,
Supporter, Patron |
| Mawdoo (pl. Mawdooat) |
fabricated, forged. |
| Meeqat (pl. Mawaqeet) |
refers to a place specified for
pilgrims to assume the state of ihraam |
| Mi'raaj |
ascension of the Prophet (PBUH))
to the heavens |
| Miswaak |
"toothbrush" adapted
form the roots of the arak tree |
| Mu.adhdhin |
one makes the |
| Mubaah |
permissible |
| Muhammad |
the last Messenger of Allah to
all of mankind and jinn. He was the last of the Prophets in a line
which included such Prophets as Ibrahim (Abraham), Nuh (Noah), Musa
(Moses), Isa (Jesus) (`alayhim as-salam). Now new Prophets or
Messengers will ever be sent after him.. Muhammad (PBUH) was a
direct descendant of Ibrahim through Ishmael (`alayhimaa as-salam) |
| Muharram |
first month of the Islamic
Hijrah year. |
| Muhsin |
Good-doer, i.e. performs good
deeds totally for Allah's sake only without any show off or to gain praise
or fame etc., and in accordance with the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger
Muhammad. |
| Mujaahid (pl. Mujaahidoon) |
one engaged in jihad. |
| Mukallaf |
a competent person who is in
full possession of his faculties. |
| Mu. mim |
a believer in Allah, His
Angels, His (revealed) Books, His Messengers, the Last Day,
pre-destination both the good and the bad. |
| Munafiq |
a hypocrite from amongst the
Muslims whose punishment will be worse than that of a disbeliever in the
Hereafter. |
| Munkar |
Wrong, evil-doing, sins,
polytheism, disbelief, etc. |
| Musalla |
a praying place. |
| Mushirk (pl. Mushrikun) |
a polytheist, one who associates
partners in the worship of Allah |
| Muslim |
One who has totally submitted to
the Will of Allah. The name given the followers of Islam. |
| Musnad (pl. Masaneed) |
a Hadith with a continuous chain
of transmitters. |
| Mustahadhah |
reference to the physical
condition of a woman. |
| Mutaffifin |
Those who give less in measure
and weight (decrease the rights of others) |
| Mu'takif |
one in a state of i'takaaf |
| Muttaqun |
Pious and righteous persons who
fear Allah (swt) much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which
Allah has ordained.) |
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| Nafilah (pl. Nawafil |
voluntary act of worship |
| Nasikh |
the abrogator |
| Nahee |
prohibition |
| Nafs |
Adam or a person or a soul etc |
| Najassa |
Impurity |
| Naskh |
abrogation, repeat |
| Nass (pl. Nusoos) |
a clear injunction, an explicit
textual ruling |
| Nawafil |
Additional, optional practice of
worship prayers |
| Nikah |
marriage contract |
| Nisab |
minimum amount of property
liable to payment of the zakat |
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| Qabiluhu |
Satan's soldiers for the jinns
or his tribe |
| Qadee |
judge |
| Qadar |
divine pre-ordainment |
| Qiblah |
the direction to the Ka'bah in
Makkah where Muslim turn to in prayer. |
| Qiraan |
when a person performs Hajj and
'Umrah at one time, with one intention, and entering the state of Ihram
only once. |
| Qiyaam |
the standing posture in salat |
| Qiyaamah |
the Day of Resurrection, the Day
of Judgment. |
| Qu'ood |
the sitting posture in salat |
| Qur'an |
The final revelation form Allah
(swt) to His final Messenger Muhammad (saaws). Refuting any verse of the
Noble Qur'an renders a Muslim a disbeliever. |
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| Rabee' al-Awwal |
third month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Rabee' ath-Thanee / al-Akhir |
fourth month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Radhi-yallahu 'anhu |
literally means "May Allah
be pleased with him" |
| Radhi-yallahu 'anha |
literally means "May Allah
be pleased with her" |
| Radhi-yallahu 'anhuma |
literally means "May Allah
be pleased with them both" |
| Radhi-yallahu 'anhum |
literally means "May Allah
be pleased with them all" |
| Rahima-hullah |
literally means "May Allah
have mercy upon him" |
| Rahima-hallah |
literally means "May Allah
have mercy upon her" |
| Rahima-humallah |
literally means "May Allah
have mercy upon them both" |
| Rahima-humullah |
literally means "May Allah
have mercy upon them all" |
| Rajab |
seventh month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Rajm |
the stoning to death of those
married persons who commit the crime of illegal sexual intercourse
(adultery). |
| Rak'ah (pl. Raka' at) |
a "unit" of
prayer. for example, Salat al-Fajr consists of two rak'ahs |
| Ramadhan |
ninth month of the Islamic
Hijrah year. The month of fasting. |
| Ramal |
walking fast around the Ka' bah
during tawaf exaggerating the movement of the limbs to display one's
physical strength. This is specific to men and is to be for the
first three circuits only. |
| Ramee |
stoning the pillars in
Mina. This is from the rites of the Hajj |
| Riba |
interest, usury. It is of
two types.
i. Riba Nisse.a i.e. interest on lent money
ii. Riba fadhl, i.e. taking a superior thing of the same kind of
goods of inferior quality, e.g. dates of superior quality in greater
amount. Islam strictly forbids all types of usury.
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| Riwayah (Riwayat) |
narration, |
| Rukn (pl. Arkan) |
pillar, essential |
| Rukoo |
the half-prostration posture in
salat. |
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| Sa'a |
a measure of food. It is
approximately equivalent to three kilograms of specific types of
foods. In reality, it is four time what a person can hold when he
cups both of his hands together. |
| Sabab (pl. Asbab) |
cause, means of obtaining |
| Sadaqa |
Deeds of charity done in Allah's
(swt) cause |
| Sa'ee |
one of the mounts neighboring t
the east of Al-Masjid al-Haram. It is required to perform the sa'ee
between the to mounts seven times, ( beginning at Safa) during the Hajj
and 'Umrah'. |
| Safa |
second month of the Islamic
Hijrah year. |
| Safar |
eighth month of the Islamic
Hijrah year. |
| Sahabah |
Companions of the Prophet |
| Sahih |
an authentic Hadith, a Hadith of
the highest level of authenticity. It is an authority in Islamic
law. |
| Sahoor |
the recommended re-dawn meal
preceding the fast |
| Salaf |
literally means "those
(from history) who precede, have gone before". |
| Salaf as-Salih |
The people of the past, namely
the first three generations of pious Muslims during and after the
revelation of the Qur'an, i.e. the Sahabah (companions) of the Prophet, (saaws),
the Tabi'een and the Tabi Tabi'een (followers of the followers) |
| Salafi |
Means "of the salaf.
The word "salafi" can only be used in association with words
that are of things tat are truly from the far past, and in this case (when
referring to Islamic matters) are truly from the first three generations
of pious Muslims. |
| Salafi Muslim |
There is no such thing as a
"salafi Muslim" (Muslim of the Salaf) in today's time. Those who
adhere to dawat-us-salafiyyah only describe themselves as a
"Muslim" whose minhaj (methodology/system) is Qur'an and
sunnah and madhdhab (way) is that of the salaf. |
| Sal-Allahu 'alayhe wa sallam |
May Allah send prayers and
salutations upon him. |
| Salamu-'Alaikum |
Peace be unto you. The
greeting between Muslims. Not to be said to a non-Muslim |
| Salat |
Prayer |
| Sawm |
obligatory abstention from food,
drink, sexual intercourse and the like form sunrise to sunset for
the entire month of Ramadhan. This obligation is removed for the traveler
and the sick who are required to make up the days which they miss.
It is one of the five pillars of Islam. |
| Seerah |
A biography of the life of the
final Messenger Muhammad (saaws) |
| Shaitan (pl. Shai'ateen) |
Satan, the devil. |
| Shariah |
This is the Islamic Law; in
particular, what is stated texts of the Qur'an and Sunnah |
| Shart (pl. Shuroot) |
condition |
| Shawwal |
tenth month of the Islamic
Hijrah year |
| Sheikh (pl. Shuyookh) |
correctly referred to as a
religious scholar, however, it is also referred to one who is elderly |
| Shi'ah (Shi'ite) |
A sect of Muslims whose manhaj
differs greatly from the other Muslims |
| Shirk |
polytheism, associating partners
in the worship of Allah |
| Shoora |
consultation |
| Sirat |
literally
means "path, way, road", it also refers to the bridge across the
Hell-Fire over which people will need to cross to reach Paradise. It
is sharper than the sword and finer than a strand of hair |
| Subhannahuwa ta'ala |
Glory be to Him the
Almighty |
| Sufi |
A Muslim who
has accepted misguidance by dividing into a sect of people who worship
graves and saints and claim Divine incarnation |
| Sujood |
The full-prostration
posture in salat |
| Sunnah (pl. Sunan) |
way, mode,
manner. Correctly referred to as the words, actions and tacit
approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (saaws) which serve as an explanation of
the meaning of the Qur'an. |
| Sunni |
1, A belief or
action that is in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad
2.Literally "of the Sunnah
3. A Muslim who has blind adherence
to a single Imam for all Islamic rulings. A Muslim who has accepted
misguidance by dividing into a sect which prescribes to only one mahdhab
of a sole Imam and ignoring the consensus of the salaf when in
contradiction to their chosen Imam. |
| Sutrah |
an object like a
pillar, wall stick, spear etc., the height of which should not be less
than a foot and must be in front of a praying person to act as a symbolic
barrier. |
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| Tabi'een |
Those who met the Companions of
the Prophet (saaws) and learned from them. |
| Tafseer |
The explanation and
understanding of the Qur'an of just a verse of the Qur'an |
| Taghut |
Anything worshipped other than
Allah, i.e. all the false deities. It may be shaitan, jinn, idols,
stones, sun tars , angels, human beings e.g. Esau (Jesus), Messengers of
Allah (swt), sho were falsely worshipped and taken as Taghuts.
Likewise saints, graves, rulers, leaders, etc., are falsely worshiped. |
| Tahajjud, Salat at- |
voluntary late-night prayers,
performed between Salat al-'Isha and Salat al-Fajr |
| Tahreem |
prohibition or rendering something
haram. |
| Takbeer |
the saying of "Allahu
Akbar" |
| Takleef |
liability, obligation |
| Talaq |
divorce initiated by the husband |
| Talbiyyah |
the saying of "Labbayk
Allahumma Labbayk" during Hajj and the 'Umrah |
| Tammattu' |
when a person performs the 'Umrah
during one of the months of Hajj. Then he leaves the state of ihraam
and re-enters it to begin his Hajj |
| Taqleed |
imitation, following the views
and opinions of others. |
| Taqwa |
Ibn Abi Shaibah reprots in 'Kitab
ul Eman' that the tabiee Talq ibn Habeeb was asked to define taqwa, so he
sas Taqwa is acting in obedience to Allah, hoping for His Mercy, upon
light from Him and taqwa is leaving acts of disobedience to Allah out of
fear of Him upon light from Him. |
| Taraweeh, Salat at- |
voluntary prayers offered after
the Salat al- Isha on the nights of Ramadhan. These may be performed
individually or in Jama'ah. |
| Tariq |
Night-comer, i.e. the bright
star |
| Tashahud |
The recitation of the
invocation: (at-tathihhatu lilahe) upto ( wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan
Rasoolullah), while in the qu'rood posture of salat. |
| Tashree' |
legislation |
| Tasleem |
Whilst in the qu'rood posture,
turning the face to the right and reciting (as-Salam 'alaikuum wa
Rahmautullahe) and then to the left likewise at the end of the salat. |
| Tawaf |
circumambulation of the Ka'bah . |
| Tawaf al-Ifadah |
tawaf of the Ka'bah by the
pilgrims after they come from Mina on the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah.
It is one of the pillars or essential acts of the Hajj |
| Tawaf al-Wada |
tawaf of the Ka;bah prior to
leaving Makkah. It is preferred this be the last act before leaving
Makkah. |
| Tawatur |
continuous recurrence,
continuous testimony |
| Tayammum |
"minor ritual
purification", ablution with clean sand/soil in the absence of
water. |
| Tayyib |
All that is good as regards
things, deed, belief, persons, foods, etc. |
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| Ummah |
community of Muslims |
| Umrah |
the "minor
pilgrimage." It has less rites than the "major
pilgrimage" (Hajj). In general, it may be performed at any time
of the year. |
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| Wajib |
obligatory, often synonymous
with fardh |
| Wahee |
divine revelation |
| Waleemah |
marriage banquet offered by the
husband after the marriage has been |
| Wali (pl. 'Auliya) |
Protector, Guardian, supporter,
Friend etc. |
| Waqf (pl. Awqaf) |
charitable endowment |
| Witr |
odd number of rak'ah's to be
performed after Salat al-'Isha and before Salat al-Fajr. |
| Wudoob |
obligation, rendering something
obligatory |
| Wudu |
"minor ritual
purification", ablution with clean and pure water, required for the
performance of prayers and other such acts. |
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| Zalimun |
Polytheist and wrong-doers and
unjust |
| Zakat |
2.5% of wealth given yearly; One
of the five pillars (i.e. duties) of a Muslim |
| Zakat al-Fitr |
obligatory charity given by
Muslims before 'Eid al-Fitr prayer. |
| Zam Zam |
sacred well located within
al-Masjid al-Haram |
| Zina |
adultery, fornication |
Bismillah - In the name of Allah.
What Muslims say before engaging in most anything, especially before reading
Qur'an, before eating, when entering a room [before entering toilet area, ask
for protection from the male and female jinn], when leaving and entering the
house, etc.
Insha'Allah - If Allah wills it, if it
is Allah's will, Allah willing, in Allah's timing and choosing
 | The Prophet (saaws) said, "Solomon (the
son of) David said, 'Tonight I will sleep with seventy ladies each of whom
will conceive a child who will be a knight fighting for Allah's
cause.' His companion said, 'If Allah will.' But Solomon did not
say so; therefore none of those women got pregnant except one who gave birth
to a half child. [i.e. a gay man (This
is a correction sent to my by a person of knowledge: The term
"half child" is the literal Arabic........referring to a "khuntha"
which is a child born with both male and female sex organs (hermaphrodite)].
The Prophet further said,
"If Prophet Solomon had said it ( i.e. 'If Allah will') he would have
begotten children who would have fought in Allah cause." Shuaib
and Ibn Abi Az-Zinad said, "Ninety (women) is more correct (than
seventy)." [Bukhari 4:635,
Narrated Abu Haraira] |
| The Prophet (saaws) said: Do not say:
What Allah wills and so and so wills but say "What Allah wills:, and
then separately "What so and so wills". [Tirmidhi,
Narrated Hudhayfah, Transmitted by Abu Dawud.] |
| The best among the said: "Did I not
tell you : why do you not say: Insha'Allah (If Allah will)." [The
Noble Qur'an Al-Qalam 68:28] |
Subhana wa ta'ala - this means "Allah
is exalted above weakness and indignity." sometimes abbreviated as
"swt". After saying "Allah" or "Allah's",
etc. the Muslim should give praises Allah (swt) with this phrase or one of many
other phrases giving praise to Allah.
Salla 'Llahu 'alayhi wa sallam -
This means "May Allah's peace and blessings be upon him and it should be
said after referring to Muhammad or other prophets. Sometimes abbreviated
at "s.a.a.w.s." or "saaws"
'Alayh is'Salam -
This means "Peace
be upon him" and it should be said after referring to prophets and
angels. sometimes abbreviated as "PBUH"
Radiya 'Llahu 'anhu -
This means "May
Allah be pleased with him: and should be said after referring to a male
companion.
Radiya 'Llahu 'anha -
This means "May
Allah be pleased with her: and should be said after referring to a female
companion.
Radiya 'Llahu 'anhuma -
This means
"May Allah be pleased with them" and should be said after referring to
two companions.
Radiya 'Llahu 'anhum -
This means
"May Allah be pleased with them" and should be said after referring to
more than two companions.
Rahimahu 'Llah - This means "May
Allah have mercy on him" and should be said after referring to a past
scholar or righteous Muslim.
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